Physical description

305p. ; p.1-9 Messrs. Hurst and Blackett's List of new works ; p.10-12 The new and popular novels. Published by Hurst and Blackett' ; p.13-16 Hurst and Blackett's standard library of cheap editions of popular modern works ; green cover with title and author embossed in black on front cover and in gold on spine.

Publication type

fiction

Inscriptions & markings

Sticker on front cover 'Mullen's Library, 55 Collins Street East, Melbourne' ; circular stamp 'Linton Mechanics' Institute'

Summary

A sharp, witty village tale with a wide cast of gentry, clergy, and small-town gossip. This third and final volume traps a tight web of secrets, marriages, and reputations in a world where appearances mask deeper tensions.
Set against Copse Hill’s social circles, the narrative follows the interwoven lives of Miss Temple, Jack, Mrs. Sebright, and the vicar, as rumors rise and loyalties shift. With humor and a keen eye for human foibles, it explores how public manners hide private motives.